Courts
Runaway tiler jailed two years by Asante Akropong court
Kuffour, who pleaded guilty to the offence, was convicted on his own plea by presiding judge Mrs. Gloria Mensah Bonsu.
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Crime
Three suspected robbers nabbed at Axim
The operation, carried out by the Axim Divisional Police Command on June 2, 2025, led to the capture of Emmanuel Arthur, known on the streets as “Possible,” Elisha Arthur, alias “Sconzy,” both aged 21, and 22-year-old David Agyarko, alias “...
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Business
Police arrest woman over acid attack on ex-lover
The incident occurred in the early hours of May 28, 2025, at Ofankor 7 Days Stretch, after Mavis unexpectedly showed up at Gideon’s home in Ablekuma Fan Milk around 1:00 a.m. and requested a ride to her destination.
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Crime
EOCO reopens Cecilia Dapaah case after year-long stalemate
At a press briefing held in Accra, Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng disclosed that EOCO had officially requested access to the case file once again.
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Crime
CSA warns public to stay away from unlicensed loan apps
In a public advisory released on May 31, 2025, the CSA revealed that it has documented 377 cyberbullying incidents connected to these digital lenders between January and May this year—a sharp rise from the 228 cases recorded throughout 2024...
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Courts
19-year old jailed 24 months for unlawful entry, stealing
According to the prosecution, led by Chief Inspector Jonas Lawer, the incident occurred around 4:50 a.m. on May 15, 2025, when the complainant, a trader named Fati Ahmed residing in Madina, discovered her room had been unlawfully entered. S...
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Europe
French lawmakers back assisted dying bill in landmark vote
The bill, championed by President Emmanuel Macron, was approved in the National Assembly with 305 votes in support and 199 against. It now heads to the Senate for review, with the goal of becoming law by 2027.
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Courts
19-year-old jailed 24 months for theft, accomplice remanded
His co-accused, Nelson Godwin Ezel, 20, who also has no fixed employment, pleaded not guilty to the same charges and has been remanded into police custody pending trial.
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Sogakope assemblyman’s killer sentenced to life in prison as accomplices get 47 years
Presiding Judge Justice John Ekow Mensah also imposed an additional 47-year jail term on Adikyere for robbery, to be served concurrently with the life sentence.
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Courts
Why ECOWAS court has ordered Ghana to pay $75,000
The case dates back to May 8, 2019, when the 30 individuals were arrested under Ghana’s Prohibited Organisations Decree of 1976, a law targeting groups considered a threat to national security.
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Courts
Kumasi armed robber gets life sentence, 120 years imprisonment for murder and robbery
The verdict was delivered after a full trial presided over by His Honour Abdul Razak, with a seven-member jury unanimously finding Afriyie guilty despite his plea of innocence.
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Courts
Man who killed Tema Assemblies of God pastor sentenced to life after seven-year trial
The verdict was delivered on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, following a brief jury deliberation after the trial judge, Justice Mary Maame Ekue Yanzuh, summed up the evidence presented over the years.
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Courts
Illegal miner jailed 20 years for stabbing okada rider to death, stealing motorbike
The convict, Jacob Dari—popularly known as “Jaybad”—pleaded guilty to robbery before the court presided over by Judge Hathia Ama.
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Europe
Top UK law firms shake up bonus schemes to retain top junior lawyers
Starting this summer, City-based Simmons & Simmons will offer junior associates bonuses ranging between 25% and 40% of their base salary for surpassing 1,800 billable hours, as revealed in an internal communication.
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Africa
18-year old boy impregnates 10 girls in Nigeria's Anambra state
In a video shared on social media, Commissioner Obinabo expressed concern over the situation, stating that the case was brought to her office on Tuesday and that it has spiraled beyond what she can handle alone.
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Business
World Bank official stresses practical skills in contract management
Ms. Tutunji shared these remarks on Monday, April 28, 2025, during the opening session of a four-day training workshop focused on contract administration using FIDIC standards.
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Crime
Farmer remanded for allegedly beating daughter to death
The tragic event unfolded on April 27, 2025. According to information presented in court, Kwame and his young daughter had spent the night on their farm near Keri.
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Crime
Suspect in Abuakwa murder case arrested
The suspect, identified as Robert Kwabena Boamah, was captured at Namong near Offinso on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, following a police tip-off.
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General
GBA President urges lawyers to keenly monitor ongoing CJ removal process
Addressing the GBA's mid-year conference, Ms. Ghartey described the current process as a historic first in Ghana’s constitutional journey and emphasized the crucial role of the Bar in providing public education and ensuring accountability.
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Law firms urged to strengthen Anti-money laundering training for lawyers
Addressing participants at the Ghana Bar Association’s 2025 Mid-Year Conference, Ofosu-Dorte underscored the pivotal role lawyers play in the fight against corruption and financial crimes.
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